Best Mark Baldino Podcasts (2024)

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Debra Squyres: The Power of Feedback: A Gift for Growth 30:08

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Shared Passion for Cacio e Pepe 01:26 Getting into HR and Witnessing Workplace Changes 04:17 The Evolution of HR and Employee Benefits 05:38 Challenges of Maternity Leave and Work-Life Balance 06:49 Driving Change in HR and Leaving Large Companies 09:34 Transformation in HR and the Impact of the Pandemic 11:31 Empowe…

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Heather Bussing: How to Get Job Pay Right 14:48

4m ago14:48

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:22 Conflicts over Paid Leave 03:06 Finding a Balance with Sick Leave 04:33 The Need for National Regulation on Family Leave 06:03 The United States' Lack of Support for New Mothers 08:23 The Misuse of AI in Recruiting 10:41 The Importance of Pay Transparency and Equity 11:39 Insights from 'Get Pay Right' …

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Rachel Druckenmiller: How To Unmute Yourself and Unlock Your Passion and Growth 28:19

9m ago28:19

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Power of Curiosity 03:06 Unmuting Yourself: Expressing Thoughts, Wants, and Needs 05:21 Defining Culture: Beliefs, Practices, and Values 06:20 Valuing Employees and Providing Career Trajectories 07:17 Investing in Oneself and Saying Yes to Opportunities 09:11 The Power of Saying No and Focusing on Strengths 13:01…

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Blackout Punch: An Entrepreneur’s Journey from Chaos to Clarity: Four Loko Founder Chris Hunter 56:12

6d ago56:12

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00:00 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From Childhood to Business Success 08:02 Navigating Controversy: The Intersection of Alcohol and Caffeine 12:56 Leadership and Team Management: Balancing Assertiveness and Empathy 24:02 Cultural Impact and Brand Relevance: Adapting to Market Dynamics 27:35 Journey of Personal Growth and Entrepreneurship…

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Tom Schaeppi: Distilling Years of Passion and Life Experiences into Whiskey 47:38

13d ago47:38

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00:00 Introduction and Background 05:09 Marketing and the Evolution of the Industry 09:22 Building Trust and a Successful Team 15:53 Combining Passion for Sustainability and Whiskey 22:41 Adapting to New Platforms in Marketing 24:02 Accelerating Whiskey Aging with Grooved Barrels 25:06 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Credibility 26:12 C…

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Amex's Strategy for Building Better Design Leaders 35:50

1h ago35:50

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In this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino, co-founder of Fuzzy Math, speaks with Evan English, Vice President of Design and User Research at American Express. Evan shares her journey from product management to UX leadership at Amex, where she has spent 15 years. She highlights the company's significant investment in leadership traini…

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HR Legend Steve Browne: People Over Pizza 25:07

3m ago25:07

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00:00 The Art of Public Speaking 01:26 Steve Brown's Origin Story 03:01 Understanding the Business and Adding Value 04:10 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture 05:39 The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Curious 09:20 The Value of Willingness in Employees 12:55 Prioritizing Others and Building Trust in HR…

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Health Tech Innovator: Troy Simon's Journey to Creating AI-Powered Wellness Solutions 14:06

18m ago14:06

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(00:04) Innovative Health Benefits Platform Development (01:39 - 02:49) Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs (07:03 - 08:12) Decentralizing Healthcare With AI Training (09:08) Building a Personalized Health PlatformBy Adam Posner

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Adam Posner & Chris Russel: The Intersection of Recruiting and Podcasting 15:48

10d ago15:48

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(00:04) Career Change (02:16 - 02:56) Career Transition (05:39) Recruiting Strategies and Tools (07:49 - 08:49) Recruiting Trends in Media Advertising (13:18 - 14:23) AI Impact on Recruiting ProcessesBy Adam Posner

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Diane Prince: Unpacking the Secrets to a $28 Million Staffing Exit 49:43

3d ago49:43

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00:00 Lessons Learned and Agency Ownership 24:58 Navigating the World of Staffing Agencies 39:39 The Power of Coaching and Consulting 44:27 The Significance of Personal FreedomBy Adam Posner

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Jocelyn King: Revolutionizing Compliance with Tech 26:37

2d ago26:37

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00:00 Introduction and Trade Show Tips 01:46 Jocelyn's Journey and the Birth of Virgil HR 03:10 The Product: Employment and Labor Law Platform 06:23 The Role of AI in HR: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch 07:06 The Value of SHRM Certification for HR Practitioners 08:07 Recruiter Bashing and the State of the Hiring Market 09:36 Concerns and E…

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Josh Rock: Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 21:30

16d ago21:30

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00:00 Game Seven and Transition to Talent Acquisition 01:26 Managing Timelines and Processes in Recruiting 03:17 Uncovering Opportunities in the Hidden Job Market 06:11 Taking Ownership of Your Job Search 09:53 Ethical Usage of AI in Recruiting 18:31 Exciting Innovation in the HR Tech SpaceBy Adam Posner

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Tim Sackett: Leading the Way in HR Thought Leadership by Example 26:51

13h ago26:51

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00:00 Experiencing the Community and Energy at Shurm National 03:03 Challenges and Opportunities in the Recruiting Industry 09:07 The Impact of AI in Recruiting 11:26 The Future of Recruiting 15:43 The Importance of Work Ethic and Productivity 17:10 Building a Personal Brand and Influencer Status 19:32 Challenges and Concerns in the Recruiting Indu…

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Lauren Perkins: Leading with the Head and the Heart in Entrepreneurship 51:06

4d ago51:06

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship and Sports 03:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery and Market Research 08:04 Working at the Boston Globe and Building a Strong Organizational Culture 11:21 Starting FitFly Global and Learning in the Startup World 14:18 Teaching and Building at General Assembly 16:10 Leadi…

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Episode 321 – SEGA vet ERIK WAHLBERG talks about making ETERNAL CHAMPIONS and other Genesis hits! – Vic’s Basement 50:41

8d ago50:41

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Victor Lucas welcomes SEGA video game veteran, Erik Wahlberg to the Basement to discuss his long and winding career in games. From his earliest days testing SEGA Genesis games, to joining the production teams of games like Garfield Caught In The Act and Eternal Champions, to launching the SEGA Saturn, to pivoting to EA and the Knockout Kings franch…

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POZcast LIVE: People Leaders Roundtable: The Ladies Leading the Way 57:14

26d ago57:14

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#thePOZcast LIVE: People Leader's Round Table: The Ladies Leading the WayRecorded 5/21/24VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/live/ljb7MhW0dug?si=OH0Z6m7hFnBJ6XAjI am excited to welcome these three incredible experts to the show, where we will explore the latest trends and topics in Talent Access, Hiring, HR, and more!Anna Morgan: @ Careerbff & Host @ "A…

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

11d ago57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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Making INSIDE OUT 2 with Vic’s Review and Interviews with Pixar’s John Hoffman and Rebecca McVeigh! – Vic’s Basement 26:26

15d ago26:26

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Victor Lucas reviews Inside Out 2 and speaks with Pixar’s John Hoffman and Rebecca McVeigh about making the new Disney movie. Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv The Electric Playground on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EPN Shorts: tiktok.com/@theelectricplayground Official EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks f…

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AI Productivity & Workplace Innovation with VC Expert Brett Martin 47:19

18d ago47:19

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Defining Luck and the Role of Hard Work 06:20 The Influence of Unconventional Careers and the Importance of Co-founders 13:02 Lessons Learned and the Value of Attention to Detail 19:51 Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work 23:29 Defining Culture in Remote Work 25:39 Fostering Collaboration and Accountab…

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Episode 319 – BEST OF SUMMER GAME FEST with Brittney Brombacher, Jake Baldino and Kevin Kenson! 57:44

25d ago57:44

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Victor Lucas is joined by Brittney Brombacher, Jake Baldino and Kevin Kenson to discuss the hits and misses of Summer Game Fest. Ubisoft Forward and the Xbox Showcase! Follow: @KevinKenson @JakeBaldino @WhatsGoodGames Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv The Electric Playground on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv…

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Torin Ellis: DEIB: More Than Just Checking Boxes The Role of Empathy in Leadership 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…

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Episode 318 – EASY ALLIES’ BLOODWORTH & HUBER chat about SUMMER GAME FEST and PLAYSTATION STATE OF PLAY! 1:19:23

1M ago1:19:23

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Victor Lucas is joined by his pals at @EasyAllies, Daniel Bloodworth and Michael Huber, and the trio breaks through the hype and noise to get into what to expect from PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and their partners at Summer Game Fest 2024! Will we be seeing and playing new Batman, Metroid, Wolverine, Death Stranding, Resident Evil and Dragon Age ga…

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Tom Conrad's Journey: Innovating from Apple to Pandora, Snapchat and Beyond 55:28

2M ago55:28

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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…

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Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

2M ago57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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Episode 317 – NAUGHTY DOG’S ANDY GAVIN – Building The Legendary Studio! 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

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Victor Lucas interviews Naughty Dog co-founder, Andy Gavin about his years building a game studio that has become recognized as one of the world’s best. From the early days working with Jason Rubin, to launching the Crash Bandicoot and Jack & Dexter franchises, to watching his game dev baby grow up with Uncharted and The Last of Us, this is an illu…

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Talent Insights: Krista Tan's Journey in People Ops, Recruitment & The Future of Community 43:31

2M ago43:31

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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…

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Episode 316 – NAOMI KYLE from This Week In Gaming! – From Montreal to iHeartRadio – Vic’s Basement 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Victor Lucas welcomes Naomi Kyle from This Week In Gaming to chat about her path into the game industry and the many twists and turns her career has taken her. From modelling in Montreal, to hosting early online gaming shows, to her long run at IGN, to going out on her own and becoming a prolific producer, Naomi has a very unique voice in the media…

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Stories from the Ground & Air: Edmond Huot's Journey in Airline Branding 48:51

3M ago48:51

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00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Passion and Job Alignment 07:15 Airport Design and Travel Experience 19:10 Airport and Airline Branding 20:26 The Role of Hospitality 21:25 Unexpected Adventures 22:07 Understanding the customer journey 23:38 Creating memorable experiences for airline passengers 26:16 The role of creativity in advertising 30:…

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BEST OF: Chris Pronger: NHL Hall of Famer Unpacks His Career Journey on and Off the Ice 54:17

3M ago54:17

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2:34 - Upbringing in North West 3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up 4:42 - Getting into NHL 6:05 - Chris' First Game 7:44 - First goal memory 9:33 - Business side of Hockey 10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective 13:09 - Inspiration from team mates 15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game 16:34 - What's it lik…

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"Work, Fight, Or Play Ball" with William Ecenbarger 48:07

2M ago48:07

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In 1918, Bethlehem Steel started the world's greatest industrial baseball league. Appealing to Major League Baseball players looking to avoid service in the Great War, teams employed "ringers" like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, and Shoeless Joe Jackson in what became scornfully known as "safe shelter" leagues. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-sig…

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Episode 315 – WHAT NOW XBOX? – With Danny Peña and Parris Lilly! – Vic’s Basement 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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Victor Lucas is joined by Danny Peña and Paris Lilly to discuss the recent studio closure Xbox has made, what it means for the Xbox brand, the state of the AAA gaming industry and how Xbox and its competition will operate and pivot in the face of these dramatic changes. These three veterans of game coverage have a lot to discuss. Enjoy! Watch: YouT…

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Marketing Mindshift: Deirdre McGlashan on AI, BrandGuard & Value Exchange 41:58

3M ago41:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:17 The Impact of Remote Work 03:05 The Evolution of Marketing 05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned 06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations 09:10 Immigrant Background and Family 11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings 12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments 13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair Ex…

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BEST OF: Todd Kaplan: CMO @ Pepsi: Culture Bending Creative & Entrepreneurial Leader 49:03

3M ago49:03

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1:30 - 2022 Show 2:44 - Things that could go wrong 4:57 - Eminem's viral video 5:54 - Todd's Career Journey 7:04 - Todd's establishment 9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment 10:20 - In-house role 11:31 - Power of Internships 14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment 15:09 - Meeting with Indra 16:30 - Credit to confidence 18:54 - Traject…

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Episode 314 – ALAN BELARDINELLI’S Wild Ride! – From Nintendo to Norway – Vic’s Basement 1:22:59

2M ago1:22:59

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Victor Lucas connects with Alan Belardinelli, a recurring presence in The Electric Playground’s early years , representing Nintendo for many of the latest games of 1997-1998, like Goldeneye 007, Pokémon, 1080º Snowboarding, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilot Wings 64 and many more! Alan was part of some of the biggest moments in Nintendo h…

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"Gen X Pittsburgh" with David Rullo 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this…

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"Harrisburg in WWI and the 1918 Pandemic" with Rodney Ross 52:13

3M ago52:13

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In 1917, at the start of World War I, among global war and a global pandemic, Harrisburgers stepped up and served. The city experienced tribulations as residents feared espionage, suspected foreigners and demanded loyalty. Hospitals struggled with the 1918 flu at their doorstep. Join author Rodney Ross as he charts the World War I era and the Harri…

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Walking Barefoot Across the US for Mens Mental Health Awareness: Anton Nootenboom 57:41

2M ago57:41

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00:00 Introduction to Anton Newtonboom 01:11 Anton's Military Background 04:26 Anton's Role in the Military 06:17 Mental Health in the Military 08:10 Coming Down from the Adrenaline 09:47 Realizing Something Wasn't Right 11:40 Negative Self-Talk and Identity 15:24 The Sign on the Hilltop 18:00 Seeking Help and Mental Health Tools 19:08 Walking Bare…

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Driving Change: How to Tackle Common Pitfalls in Digital Transformation 33:26

2M ago33:26

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In Episode 7 of Season 2 of UX Leadership by Design, host Mark Baldino chats with Mike LaVista, CEO and Founder of Caxy, a digital transformation constancy. They explore the importance of clear goals, change management, and mitigating risks for successful transformations. They also highlight the need to involve customers in the process and consider…

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Episode 313 – DR. DAVID DOAK SPEAKS! Making GOLDENEYE, PERFECT DARK, TIMESPLITTERS and More! – Vic’s Basement 2:22:31

3M ago2:22:31

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Victor Lucas is joined by game industry legend, David Doak to chat about his years with Rare working on Donkey Kong Country 3, Goldeneye 007 and starting and leaving Perfect Dark; then his years at Free Radical and inventing the incredible, TimeSplitters franchise; and we also hear about his time spent working on Star Wars: Battlefront 3, Haze and …

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Angelic Vendette: Building the Future of Retail With An Entrepreneurial Spirit 55:47

2M ago55:47

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:58 Lessons from Working in the Service Industry 09:53 Choosing Business School over Acting 12:06 First Job at Deloitte and Learning Business Skills 15:51 First Experience Managing People 21:56 Assessing Character and Soft Skills in Interviews 25:04 Balancing Social Media and Et…

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Lan Phan: Power of Daily Inspiration & Discovering Your Life Calling 43:58

3M ago43:58

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00:00 Introduction and Background 01:26 Growing Up as Vietnamese Refugees 03:29 The Power of Community 06:44 Transitioning from Teaching to Marketing 11:26 Starting Community of Seven 13:43 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges 20:06 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Self-Limiting Beliefs 20:53 Overcoming Insecurity and Self-Doubt 22:05 The Power o…

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Episode 312 – SEGA & XBOX vet MARK SUBOTNICK – Launching Dreamcast, Saturn & Xbox! 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

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ProbablyMonsters’ Mark Subotnick joins Victor Lucas in Vic’s Basement to discuss his long career in video games. Fresh from Mark’s appearance in S1E3 of #EPClassic, Mark details his years at SEGA working on Genesis, SEGA CD, Saturn and Dreamcast projects, then his transition to Xbox and launching the original platform and Xbox 360. Afterwards Mark …

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Leah McSweeney: Real Talk on her Life & Business Journey 57:57

3M ago57:57

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV 06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV 10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism 26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob 30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob 31:43 Starting Married to the Mob 32:39 Learning on the Fly 33:01 Dealing with Challenges…

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Episode 311 – KELLY BENSON Returns To EP! – A Catch Up With Kelly! – Vic’s Basement 27:27

4M ago27:27

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Victor Lucas sits down with Kelly Benson to celebrate the launch of #EPClassic and to catch up on all of Kelly’s adventures over the years in television, video games, new media and beyond! Enjoy this long overdue catch up convo with the wonderful Kelly Benson! EP on Facebook (for contests): Facebook.com/ElectricPlayground EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN EP…

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Maximizing Human Potential: The Revolutionary Intersection of Gaming, Mental Health, and AI Tech with Joe Schaeppi 52:01

4M ago52:01

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(00:00) Harnessing Inner Tenacity With Joe Sheppi (03:32) Fascinating Background and Career Paths (09:06) Balancing Ethics in Digital Interaction (13:55) Navigating Technological Evolution and Human Potential (20:41) The Importance of Play and Wellness (31:59) AI, Wisdom, and Generative Thinking (39:29) Hiring and Growth…

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The Collab You Never Know You Needed: Chad & Cheese x #thePOZcast @ TransformHR 2024 16:16

4M ago16:16

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(00:00) Navigating HR Tech and Podcasting Landscape (05:09) Podcasting, Business, and Authenticity (13:50) Independent Contractors Collaborate in PodcastBy Adam Posner

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"George Washington in the French & Indian War" with Scott Patchan 56:42

4M ago56:42

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George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who…

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Jeremy Schiff: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through AI Innovation and the Future of Recruiting at RecruitBot 22:18

4M ago22:18

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(00:14) AI Entrepreneur Shares Startup Journey (05:53) AI in Recruiting (14:13) Navigating Entrepreneurship and Generative AI (19:04) Optimism in Recruiting for 2024By Adam Posner